EEE1004 Engineering Electromagnetics L T P J C

3 0 2 0 4

Pre-requisite MAT1011 Syllabus version

Anti-requisite v. 1.1

Course Objectives:

1. To convey the basic physical concepts that lie behind all electrical engineering, the interactions
between charged particles, whether stationary or in motion.
2. To examine the electric and magnetic forces between stationary and steadily moving charged
particles.
3. To study the various electric & magnetic field concepts both in static and time varying condition.

Expected Course Outcome:

On the completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explore different coordinate systems related to magnetic fields.
2. Define the electric flux density, field intensity and different charge distributions.
3. Demonstrate the boundary conditions and method of images.
4. Compare the electric and magnetic boundary conditions, calculate the capacitance and inductance.
5. Analyse the Maxwell equations.
6. Summarise the electric magnetic waves and wave propagation in different medium.
7. Apply the electric and magnetic field concepts
8. Design and Conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,2,11

Module:1 Review of Scalar and Vector Fields 6 Hours

Different Co-ordinate Systems: Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical –Differential elements in

different coordinate systems – Del Operator: Divergence, Curl and Gradient, Divergence Theorem –
Stoke’s Theorem - Helmholtz’s Decomposition.

Module:2 Electrostatics: Charges 5 Hours

Coulomb’s law – Electric Field Intensity – Electric Flux – Gauss’s Law – Potential due to Point, Line
and Surface Charge Distributions.

Module:3 Electric Fields in Dielectrics and Conductors 7 Hours

Different current flow mechanisms – Continuity equation and relaxation time - Boundary conditions
– Laplace and Poisson’s equations - Solutions – Analytical Methods – Variables separable methods –
Method of images – Numerical Techniques - Finite Difference Method – Electrostatic Energy –
Capacitance Calculations

Module:4 Magneto statics 7 Hours

Magnetic Fields – Magnetic Flux – Biot Savart’s Law – Ampere’s Law – Magnetic Torque and
Moment – Forces due to Magnetic Fields – Vector Potential – Magnetic Boundary Conditions –
Inductors and Inductances – Calculations - Magnetic Energy

Module:5 Electromagnetic Fields 8 Hours

Faraday’s law – Lenz’s Law – Maxwell’s equations – Displacement current – Maxwell’s Equations
in Final Forms – Time Varying Fields - Relation between field theory and circuit theory

Module:6 Electromagnetic Waves Generation 8 Hours

Propagation of waves in lossy dielectrics, conductors and free space – Skin effect – Complex
Permittivity- Power and Poynting Vector.

Module: 7 Application 2 hours

Sources, Effects and application of Electromagnetic fields

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 Hours

Total Lecture hours: 45 Hours

Text Book(s)

1. Matthew N. O. Sadiku& S. V. Kulkarni, ‘Principles of Electromagnetics’, Oxford

University Press, New York, Sixth Edition, 2015.

Reference Books

1. Willia Hart Hayt, John A. Buck, ‘Engineering Electromagnetics’, McGraw-Hill, Eighth

Edition, 2012.

2. Josep A. Edminister, ‘Schaum's Outline of Electromagnetics’, McGraw-Hill Professional,

Fourth Edition, 2013.
3. Karl E. Lonngren, Sava Savov, Randy J. Jost, ‘Fundamental of Electomagnetic with
MATLAB’, 2007.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative) SLO: 1, 7

1. Electromagnetic concepts using Matlab tool functions 2 hours

2. Vector Representation ,Coordinate Systems and conversion 2 hours

3. Volume and surface integration (Vectorial) 2 hours

4. Determining electric field distribution for an infinite sheet charges and line 2 hours
charge

5. Determining voltage due to line charge or surface or volume charge 2 hours

6. Energy stored in a region due to electric field 2 hours

7. Solving dielectric( r1) - dielectric ( r2) boundary condition problem 2 hours

8. Determination of electrical field and potential inside the parallel plate 2 hours
capacitor.

9. Determination of voltage and electric field distribution inside the co-axial 2 hours
cable. (Laplace equation).

10. Determining and plotting the magnetic field due to infinite sheet current 2 hours

11. Determination of an inductance of a solenoid 2 hours

12. Determination of the mutual inductance between an infinite line current and 2 hours
a rectangular coil

13. Electromagnetic wave propagation in good conductors. 2 hours

14. Determination of Electric field and Voltage profile for a single core cable 2 hours
which is ruptured by the presents of a needle inclusion on the outer sheath.

15. Determination of static magnetic field induced by the stator windings in a 2 hours
two pole electric motor.

Total Laboratory Hours 30 hours

Mode of assessment: Assignment / FAT

Text Book(s)

1. Matthew N. O. Sadiku& S. V. Kulkarni, ‘Principles of Electromagnetics’, Oxford University

Press, New York, Sixth Edition, 2015.

Reference Books

Willia
1. Hart Hayt, John A. Buck, ‘Engineering Electromagnetics’, McGraw-Hill, Eighth Edition,
2012.

Josep
2. A.Edminister, ‘Schaum's Outline of Electromagnetics’, McGraw-Hill Professional, Fourth
Edition, 2013.

3. Karl E. Lonngren, Sava Savov, Randy J. Jost, ‘Fundamental of Electomagneticwith

MATLAB’, 2007.

Recommended by Board of Studies 30/11/2015

Approved by Academic Council 39th AC Date 17/12/2015